Robert Lindsay - Actor Profile

Robert Lindsay

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 13, 1949
Birth Place: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK

About Robert Lindsay

Robert Lindsay Stevenson, better known as Robert Lindsay, is an English actor known for his stage and television work, including appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and in musical theatre, and his roles as Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith, Captain Pellew in Hornblower and Ben Harper in My Family. He has won a BAFTA, a Tony Award and three Olivier Awards for his work.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Lindsay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Robert Lindsay's filmography leans towards the TV Movie genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Lindsay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robert Lindsay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Lindsay's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (2018) movie poster
★10.0

Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam — Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated but this major show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’

Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

2018•Documentary
★10.0
Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection (2004) movie poster
★10.0

Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection — Four stories featuring the mice of Brambly Hedge. In 'The Secret Staircase' Primrose and Wilfred set off looking for cos

Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection

2004•Family
★10.0
Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf (1994) movie poster
★10.0

Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf — The year Janet Street-Porter spent at Live TV, where her task was to make 24-hour live television at a fraction of norma

Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf

1994
★10.0
Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch (null) movie poster
★10.0

Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch — A documentary about the launch of Century 105 radio station in the English North West. (BBC 2)

Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch

★8.0
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) movie poster
★8.0

Broadway's Lost Treasures II — The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if the

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Lindsay.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2022 A Midsummer Night's Dream Oberon Flop Similar →
2022 Dodger Special: Christmas William Lamb Flop Similar →
2021 Anything Goes Moonface Martin Super Hit Similar →
2019 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil King John Hit Similar →
2018 Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2017 Movie Musical Greats with Hugh Jackman - Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Grace of Monaco Aristotle Onassis Average Similar →
2007 The 50 Greatest Television Dramas Self Flop Similar →
2007 The Trial of Tony Blair Tony Blair Average Similar →
2005 Gideon's Daughter Sneath Average Similar →
2005 A Very Social Secretary Tony Blair Average Similar →
2005 Friends & Crocodiles William Sneath Flop Similar →
2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Bill Snibson (segment "Me and My Girl") Super Hit Similar →
2004 Wimbledon Ian Frazier Average Similar →
2004 Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection Narrator (Voice) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Hornblower: Duty Admiral Sir Edward Pellew Hit Similar →
2003 Hornblower: Loyalty Admiral Sir Edward Pellew Hit Similar →
2001 Hawkins Luke Hawkins Flop Similar →
2001 Hornblower: Retribution Sir Edward Pellew Hit Similar →
2001 Hornblower: Mutiny Sir Edward Pellew Hit Similar →
2000 Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings Various Characters Hit Similar →
2000 Jack the Ripper: An On-Going Mystery Narrator Flop Similar →
1999 Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters Sir Edward Pellew Hit Similar →
1999 Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil Captain Pellew Hit Similar →
1998 Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant Sir Edward Pellew Hit Similar →
1998 Hornblower: The Even Chance Captain Sir Edward Pellew Super Hit Similar →
1998 Divorcing Jack Michael Brinn Average Similar →
1997 Fierce Creatures Sydney Lotterby Average Similar →
1997 Remember Me? Jamie Flop Similar →
1996 Brazen Hussies Billy Bowman Flop Similar →
1994 Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1993 Genghis Cohn Otto Schatz, Commissioner of Police Flop Similar →
1992 The Job Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 Strike It Rich Bertram Flop Similar →
1989 Bert Rigby, You're a Fool Bert Rigby Flop Similar →
1984 Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle Mickey Noades Flop Similar →
1984 Much Ado About Nothing Benedick Average Similar →
1983 Cymbeline Iachimo Average Similar →
1983 King Lear Edmund Hit Similar →
1981 A Midsummer Night's Dream Lysander Flop Similar →
1981 All's Well That Ends Well First French Lord Average Similar →
1981 The Best of the Adventures Tom (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1980 Twelfth Night Fabian Hit Similar →
1976 Adventures of a Taxi Driver Tom Flop Similar →
1975 Three for All Tom Flop Similar →
1973 That'll Be The Day Terry Sutcliffe Average Similar →
N/A Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch Narrator Super Hit Similar →

Robert Lindsay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Lindsay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Lindsay is "Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Lindsay acted in?

Robert Lindsay has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Lindsay?

Other notable films include "Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection", "Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf", and "Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch".